It was reported the pregnant female patient delivered vaginally and 40 minutes later the physician found vaginal bleeding.The amount of bleeding reached 400 ml before the physician placed a cook bakri postpartum balloon with rapid instillation components.The physician used the enclosed syringe to fill the balloon with 500ml of saline and then packed the vagina with gauze.At this time, the physician found the saline flowing out of the vagina.The balloon was removed and a longitudinal crack was found in the balloon.The physician changed to a new device and successfully stopped the bleeding.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Investigation ¿ evaluation: the investigation included a review of complaint history, the device history record, instructions for use, quality control data, and specifications.A visual inspection of the returned device was also conducted.One device was returned for investigation.The device was returned covered in dried blood.A visual examination noted the balloon material has a split.Based on the investigation evaluation, there is no indication that a design or process related failure mode contributed to this event.Current controls for manufacturing are in place to assure functionality; device integrity prior to shipping.A review of production and quality documentation did not identify any specific issues with current manufacturing or quality controls that may have contributed to this incident.The device history record was reviewed and there were no non-conformances noted for this device lot number 7434911 that would be related to the reported failure.A review of complaint history revealed there has been one other complaint associated with the complaint device lot number 7434911 for the balloon ruptured.Based on the provided information a definitive root cause cannot be determined.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.Cook medical has notified the appropriate personnel and will continue to monitor this device via the complaints database for similar complaints.
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